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STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program for Law Enforcement

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Funded by the U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women, the Services * Training * Officers * Prosecutors (STOP) Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program for Law Enforcement supports communities in their efforts to develop and strengthen effective responses to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

Purpose

Pursuant to 34 U.S.C. § 10441(b), funds under this program must be used for one or more of the following purposes areas related to law enforcement:

  • Training law enforcement officers to more effectively identify and respond to violent crimes against women, including the crimes of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, including the appropriate use of nonimmigrant status under subparagraphs (T) and (U) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)).
  • Developing, training, or expanding units of law enforcement officers, specifically targeting violent crimes against women, including the crimes of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
  • Developing and implementing more effective police protocols, orders, and services specifically devoted to preventing, identifying, and responding to violent crimes against women, including the crimes of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, as well as the appropriate treatment of victims.
  • Training of sexual assault forensic medical personnel examiners in the collection and preservation of evidence, analysis, prevention, and providing expert testimony and treatment of trauma related to sexual assault.
  • Developing, enlarging, or strengthening programs to assist law to address the needs and circumstances of older and disabled women who are victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking, including recognizing, investigating, and prosecuting instances of such violence or assault and targeting outreach and support, counseling, and other victim services to such older and disabled individuals.
  • Developing and strengthening policies, protocols, best practices, and training for law enforcement agencies relating to the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases and the appropriate treatment of victims.
  • Developing, enlarging, or strengthening programs addressing sexual assault against men, women, and youth in correctional and detention settings.

Eligible Entities

Law enforcement agencies are encouraged to apply for this solicitation. However, other entities are eligible including nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, state agencies and units of local government, if the proposal pertains to law enforcement and is an allowable activity under the solicitation.

If selected, subrecipients must protect the privacy and confidentiality of those being provided services, and must adhere to all of the requirements outlined in the request for proposal. This is a reimbursement-based grant.

The award period for the current grant cycle is from October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025.

The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is interested in supporting the priority areas identified below. In shaping their strategies, OVW encourages states and territories to develop and support projects that:

  • Advance racial equity as an essential component of ending sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
  • Increase access to justice for all survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, including through exploration of survivor-centered criminal justice system reform.
  • Strengthen efforts to prevent and end sexual assault, including victim services and civil and criminal justice responses.
  • Expand economic justice and financial advocacy for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, including as a tool for violence prevention.
  • Improve outreach, services, civil and criminal justice responses, prevention, and support for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking from underserved communities, particularly LGBTQ+ and immigrant communities.

Matching or cost sharing means the portion of the project costs not paid by federal funds. Match is typically stated as a percentage of the total project costs for an award.

There is a 25% match requirement imposed on grant funds awarded under this program. If the applicant agency is a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that is recognized by the IRS under section 501(c)3 of Title 26, the match requirement is waived.

Match is restricted to the same use of funds as allowed for federal funds. If an expenditure is not allowable with federal funds, it is not allowable with match funds. Applicants must identify all sources of the non-federal portion of the total project costs (i.e., match funds), and applicants must explain how the match funds will be used in the budget narrative section of the application within IntelliGrants.

The formula for calculation the match amount required is a two-step process:

Step 1: Award Amount / % of Federal Share = Total Project Cost
Step 2:    Total Project Cost × % of Recipient Share = Required Match

Example:  A grant recipient is awarded $150,000 in federal funding.

$150,000 ÷ 0.75 = $200,000   Total project cost  
$200,000 × 0.25 = $50,000     Recipient share (required match)

Additionally, matching funds must:

  • Be verifiable from the subgrantee’s records;
  • Not included as contributions for any other federal award;
  • Be necessary and reasonable for the accomplishment of the project or program objectives;
  • Be allowable under 2 C.F.R. 200.400;
  • Not be paid by the federal government under another federal award, except where authorized by federal statute;
  • Be included in the subgrantee’s approved budget; and
  • Conform to all other provisions of 2 C.F.R. Part 200.
  • Total Agency Budget: If the applicant agency is a nonprofit, nongovernmental entity, please complete and upload a “Subgrantee Basic Budget (non-profit Applicant budget form)”. Be sure to complete both the Organizational tab and the Employee tab. The form can be found on the ICJI website here. This does not apply to units of government.
  • Indirect Cost Rate: If the applicant agency has a federally approved indirect cost rate, ICJI will accept this rate. You must provide ICJI with a copy of the federal Indirect Cost Rate agreement showing the rate and effective date. If the applicant elects to use the de minimis rate of 10% of modified total direct costs (MTDC), then it must provide a list of indirect costs and the calculation used to determine the amount charged.
  • Sustainability Plan: All applicants must attach a document detailing the applicant’s plan to maintain the program once the grant fund period expires.
  • Timeline: All applicants must attach a timeline for the completion of the project and/or expenditure of the grant funds.
  • Letters of Endorsement: All applicants must attach at least one letter of endorsement evidencing community support for the applicant’s program.\
  • Determination of Suitability to Interact with Participating Minors Certification Form: All applicants are required to attach the certification of acknowledgement and adherence to this special condition. The certification form can be found here.
  • STOP Requirements: All applicants are required to attach the certification of adherence to the requirements of the applicable provisions of 34 U.S.C. 122912(b). The certification can be found here.
  • Confidentiality Notice Form: All applicants are required to attach the acknowledgement that they have received notice that subgrantees must comply with the confidentiality and privacy requirements of VAWA, as amended. The acknowledgement form can be found here.
  • Consultation Form: All court, law enforcement, and prosecutor-based programs must attach a consultation form to show they have consulted with a victim service agency during the completion of this funding announcement. An example can be found here.
  • Miscellaneous.
    • Completed and signed EEOP certification form.
    • If applying for funds for personnel costs, attach the relevant job descriptions.
    • If applicable, attach other requested information.

The budget items listed below are ineligible and will not be supported by this program’s funding:

  • Direct financial assistance to a client such as cash, gift cards, or checks.
  • Alcohol, food (except emergency food for victims), and entertainment costs.
  • Lobbying.
  • Fundraising (including financial campaigns, endowment drives, solicitation of gifts and bequests, and similar expenses incurred solely to raise capital or obtain contributions) and time spent procuring funding including completing federal and state funding applications.
  • Purchase of real estate or construction.
  • Physical modification to buildings, including minor renovations (such as painting or carpeting).
  • Purchasing vehicles.
  • Immigration fees.
  • Costs may not be included or used to meet match requirements of any other federal grant.

Webinar on the 2024 STOP LEA RFP

ICJI’s Victim Services Division conducted a 2024 STOP for Law Enforcement RFP webinar, which included a basic overview of the STOP Grant Program, important highlights about this grant opportunity, and what to know before applying.

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TRAINING HUB: For additional webinars on topics ranging from grant writing tips to filling out the Subgrantee Basic Budget form, click here.

Reporting

Subgrantees are required to complete an Annual Progress Report (also referred to as the Muskie Report) that reflects the previous 12 months of activity, as well as a quarterly financial and programmatic report. Download the STOP Subgrantee Annual Progress Reporting form. Be sure to SAVE A COPY before entering data.

Annual Progress Report

Reporting Form Instructions

View reporting form instructions for more in-depth guidance on how to report about STOP-funded activities on the Annual Progress Report.

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Formula FTE Calculator

This FTE calculator is an optional tool that can be used by STOP Formula subgrantees to calculate totals for the staff section of their progress report.

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STOP Formula Training Video

Review all of the sections of the reporting form with examples and detailed instructions on how best to report your STOP-funded activities.
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Video: What is full-time equivalent (FTE)?

Stumped by FTEs? Spend 4 minutes (actually, less!) watching this video.

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Crafting Narratives Training Video

Data are just summaries of thousands of stories – tell a few of those stories to help make the data meaningful. Watch this video to learn more.

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Crafting Narratives - Training Materials

Access and download all of the materials you need to follow along with the webinar training!

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Technical Assistance

For technical assistance with submitting an application, contact the ICJI Helpdesk, which is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET, except state holidays. ICJI is not responsible for technical issues with grant submission within 48 hours of grant deadline.

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